Teach Soap

Hello all,

I have been a chronic reader of this site for months now but I never made a post before so I am breaking out of my shell here I guess. I have read lots of posts here but I have a specific issue that I cant seem to find the answer. You guys are really brilliant and I figured that before I wreck my next batch, I should consult the experts .

My problem is those darn oxide pigments! I have diluted them in alcohol with not much avail, they just become smaller specks and they settle at the bottom of my soap each and every time. Does anyone have a certain technique that they use when using powder oxide colorants in M&P.

Thank you guys for all that you have already taught me !

Try mixing them with a little bit of glycerin.

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Irena
Closed minds are like faulty parachutes; they refuse to open.

I've never used alcohol but Glycerin is good. If I have been CP soaping and I have left over color it will be in water. I also do the same with micas, but if you use water don't over do it or it will affect the hardness of the MP.

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Goldenearthgirl

I usually pour a little hot base into the oxide and keep mixing it until its all dissolved or l use the fragrance oil to mix the oxide , either way you have to really give it a good mixing or you end up with lumps.

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Pauline
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Founding member & admin of Melt & Pour Soap Crafters.

Thank You guys very much! I will try these methods next time.